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Program Directory
Office Fax: 272‐3068
PHONE Rm# EMAIL
Ms Sarah Clarke, Program Director 272‐3094 P121 clarkes@cc.umanitoba.ca
Dr. Neil Berrington, Medical Director 272‐3112 P121 berringt@cc.umanitoba.ca
Dr. Ming‐Ka Chan, Clinical Coordinator 977‐5683 P123 mkchan@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Mr. Ian Jones, PA Faculty 272‐3134 P127 jonesi@cc.umanitob.ca
Ms Claire Chandler, PA Faculty 272‐3133 P127 chandle0@cc.umanitoba.ca
Ms Sandra Toback, Program Coord. 272‐3065 P121 toback@cc.umanitoba.ca
Ms Jacki Armstrong, Office Assistant 272‐3094 P121 armstro4@cc.umanitoba.ca
Note: P=Pathology Building, Bannatyne Campus (see Appendix F for Map)
2009/2010 Holidays
The following statutory and other holidays will be observed by the University in 2009/2010:
Holiday Day Holiday Falls Holiday To Be Observed
Labour Day Monday, Sept 7, 2009 Monday, Sept 7, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Monday, Oct 12, 2009 Monday, Oct 12, 2009
Remembrance Day Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 Wednesday Nov 11, 2009
Louis Riel Day Monday, Feb 15, 2010 Monday, Feb 15, 2010
Good Friday Friday, April 2, 2010 Friday, April 10, 2010
Victoria Day Monday, May 24, 2010 Monday, May 24, 2010
Canada Day Thursday, July 1, 2010 Thursday, July 1, 2010
Civic Holiday Monday, August 2, 2010 Monday, August 2, 2010
Winter Holiday Break: December 24, 2009 – January 4, 2010
The University re‐opens on Tuesday January 5, 2010
Spring Break: February 15 – 19, 2010
University of Manitoba
Located in the city of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba is the province's premier post‐secondary
educational institution and its only research‐intensive university. Since the University of Manitoba was
first established in 1877, our scientists, scholars and students have been making a difference ‐ right here
at home and around the world.
Mission
To create, preserve and communicate knowledge, and thereby contribute to the cultural, social and
economic well‐being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world.
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Innovation
The University of Manitoba maintains a reputation as an innovative leader in health care education,
delivery, and inter‐professional collaboration. Manitoba is currently the only Canadian jurisdiction with
legislation for Physician Assistant registration and practice and is home of the first graduate‐level
Physician Assistant Educational Program in Canada.
Charter
It is a fundamental standard of the University of Manitoba community to provide all its members with
the opportunity for inquiry and the freedom to discuss and express views openly and freely without fear
of retaliation, or abuse of person or property. These attributes are the foundation of good citizenship.
To this end, students, staff, and faculty have an obligation to act in a fair and reasonable manner toward
one another and the environment and physical property of the University.
By this charter, choosing to join the community at the University of Manitoba obligates each member:
To practice personal and academic integrity;
To respect the dignity and individuality of all persons;
To respect the rights and property of others;
To take responsibility for one’s own personal and academic commitments;
To contribute to our community for fair, cooperative and honest inquiry and learning;
To respect and strive to learn from differences in people ideas and opinions;
To refrain from and discourage behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect every individual
deserves
Physician Assistant Profession
Definition
Physician Assistants (PAs) are healthcare professionals trained in the medical model who practice
medicine under the supervision of licensed physicians within a patient‐centered healthcare team. Under
physician supervision, PAs take medical histories and perform physical exams, order and interpret
laboratory and diagnostic tests, perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribe
medications, and provide patient education and counseling. Although educated as generalists, PAs are
considered “polyvalent” clinicians who receive additional education, training, and experience on the job
and may work in primary care or subspecialty areas in a wide variety of practice settings.
History
The PA profession originated in the United States in the 1960s in response to a national shortage of
primary care physicians. Dr. Eugene Stead at Duke University created a program for former Navy
corpsmen to receive additional medical training and enter the civilian workforce. Shortly thereafter, Dr.
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Dick Smith created a fast‐track medical training program based at the University of Washington and
designed to provide primary healthcare clinicians for the Pacific Northwest. At present, there are
approximately 70,000 PAs practicing in the U.S. and 143 accredited educational programs.
Mid‐level clinicians have been employed by the Canadian Forces for over 50 years. In 1984 the first class
of “physician assistants” graduated from the Canadian Forces Medical Services School in Borden,
Ontario. They are generally acknowledged as the first formally trained PAs in Canada.
In October 1999, the Canadian Academy of Physician Assistants (now the Canadian Association of
Physician Assistants, or CAPA) was formed. That same year, Manitoba enacted legislation allowing
persons trained as PAs in either the Canadian Forces or accredited U.S. programs to practice in the
province as Clinical Assistants, certified; changes to the Medical Act are pending to redesignate these
clinicians as “Physician Assistants”. Manitoba is at present the only province with legislation for PA
registration and practice, though PAs work in Ontario under a different practice model and other
Canadian jurisdictions are exploring models for incorporating PAs into their workforces.
In addition, health care planners and administrators in Europe, India, Africa and Australia have utilized
similar models or are starting to explore this health care field.
Licensing and Regulation
The regulation and licensing of PAs is a provincial responsibility.
In Manitoba, Physician Assistants are currently registered pursuant to the Clinical Assistant Regulation
of The Medical Act.
All PAs licensed by the College of Physician and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) must enter into a contract
of supervision with a licensed physician(s), and must also submit a list of alternate supervising physicians
for approval.
Further information may be found on the CPSM website at www.cpsm.mb.ca
Scope of Practice
PAs are effectively extensions of their supervising physicians. Therefore, they may not provide services
that are outside of the supervising physician's own scope of practice. Within these parameters, an
individual PA’s scope of practice will be further dictated by local regulations, by the PA’s level of
education and experience, and by the unique supervisory relationship between supervising physician
and PA.
PAs are expected to remain constantly aware of their scope of practice and knowledge limitations, and
to consult with the supervising physician whenever necessary. PAs are expected to clearly identify
themselves to patients as functioning under physician supervision.
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Competencies
The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) has created a national Occupational
Competency Profile for the PA profession. This document details the key and enabling competencies
expected of an entry‐level PA in Canada. These competencies, and the document that details them, are
adapted from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s CanMEDS framework. Canadian
PA education programs are accredited by the Conjoint Accreditation Service of the Canadian Medical
Association (CMA) based in part on their assessment of the education program’s ability to instill the
competencies outlined in the OCP.
Certification and Continuing Education
In Canada, the national Physician Assistant Certification Examination is administered and maintained by
the Physician Assistant Certification Council (PACC). This entry to practice examination is written upon
successful completion of a CMA or ARC‐PA accredited PA program; the certification entrance to practice
exam is administered independently of any training program to ensure that PAs meet the standard set
out in the Occupational Competency Profile (OCP) for the Physician Assistant profession. This
Occupational Competency Profile is currently under revision by CAPA; it will be distributed as an
Appendix to this Handbook once finalized.
In addition, the Council is developing CPE requirements that all Canadian PAs will be required to fulfill to
maintain ongoing certification. This national certification process establishes a common standard of care
across Canada and fosters an ongoing professional learning process for all PAs.
The decision to require national certification in order to work as a PA in any given jurisdiction remains at
present at the discretion of that jurisdiction.
Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP)
The University of Manitoba’s Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP) is Canada’s first graduate‐
level program for PA education offered by a University. Upon completion of all components of the
comprehensive two year program, graduates receive a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree
from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Mission Statement
The University of Manitoba Physician Assistant Education Program aims to educate outstanding
physician assistant clinicians, to advance the academic field of the profession, and to foster PA leaders
who will serve their communities and advance the physician assistant profession in Manitoba and
Canada.
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Purpose
The PAEP focuses on preparing competent professionals who will extend the delivery of quality health
care services to the citizens of Manitoba and Canada. The program integrates graduate‐level critical
thinking and analysis, problem solving, scientific inquiry, and self directed learning with the effective use
of technology. This approach prepares graduates for the demands of modern practice in a rapidly
changing health care environment. A team approach to health care is emphasized not only in clinical
practice but also in research, leadership, education, and continued professional development.
Housed within the Faculty of Graduate Studies and administered through the Faculty of Medicine, the
PAEP incorporates the concepts of student centred learning, adult learning principles, and professional
education with the clinical competencies necessary for effective physician assistant practice.
Goals
The primary goal of the PAEP is to ensure that graduates meet the competencies outlined in the national
Occupational Competency Profile (OCP) developed by the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
(CAPA). In keeping with this goal, the pedagogical and ideological foundations of the PAEP are the
CanMEDS competencies, on which the national OCP is based, and the Four Principles of Family Medicine
developed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). The overlap in these two frameworks
can be expressed as follows:
Principles of the PA Profession
The physician assistant is an effective clinician (Core Competencies: Medical Expert).
Physician assistant practice is based in all health care settings (Core Competencies: Collaborator,
Manager).
The physician assistant is a resource to a defined practice population (Core Competencies: Health
Advocate, Scholar, Professional).
The physician assistant‐physician‐patient relationship is central to the role of the physician assistant
(Core Competencies: Communicator, Collaborator).
In addition to ensuring graduates attain the national competencies, program‐specific goals include the
following:
• Educate PA health professionals who possess diverse and comprehensive competencies and
function effectively as members of the health care team in all clinical settings
• Promote an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and research design
• Develop the ability to utilize principles of education to benefit patients, their families, and the
community
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• Instill an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences
• Encourage professional involvement and community service
• Foster a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth
Program Structure
Directory
Office Fax: 272‐3068
PHONE Rm# EMAIL
Ms Sarah Clarke, Program Director 272‐3094 P121 clarkes@cc.umanitoba.ca
Dr. Neil Berrington, Medical Director 272‐3112 P121 nberrington@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Dr. Ming‐Ka Chan, Clinical Coordinator 977‐5683 P123 mkchan@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Mr. Ian Jones, PA Faculty 272‐3134 P127 jonesi@cc.umanitob.ca
Ms Claire Chandler, PA Faculty 272‐3133 P127 chandle0@cc.umanitoba.ca
Ms Sandra Toback, Program Coord. 272‐3065 P121 toback@cc.umanitoba.ca
Ms Jacki Armstrong, Office Assistant 272‐3094 P121 armstro4@cc.umanitoba.ca
Note: P=Pathology Building, Bannatyne Campus (see Appendix F for Map)
Governance Structure
See Appendix A
Committees
See Appendix B for full Terms of Reference for all committees
Physician Assistant Program Committee (PAPC)
The PAEP Program Committee (PAPC) is to oversee the further developments, implementation,
maintenance and all future educational and programmatic activities of the Physician Assistant Education
Program (PAEP). As well, it will be the delegated reporting body for the responsible functioning of the
Faculty of Medicine’s PA training functions in relationship to the Canadian Forces.
Curriculum Committee
The PAEP Curriculum Committee is to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the
curriculum of the Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP).
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Progress Committee
The Progress Committee of the Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP) is the standing committee
pertaining to the application of policies and procedures regarding PAEP learner academic progression
and remediation. As the delegated reporting body for all PAEP progression, evaluation, and remediation
issues, the Progress Committee shall report to the Physician Assistant Program Committee (PAPC) on a
regular basis.
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is a standing committee of the Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP). Its
duties are to review and make recommendations concerning the terms of awards, scholarships,
bursaries, medals and prizes offered to students through the PAEP and to recommend for approval by
the PA Program Committee recipients of all awards, scholarships, bursaries, medals and prizes offered
to students through the PAEP.
Admissions Committee
The Physician Assistant Education Program (PAEP) Admissions Committee oversees all aspects of
student selection and recommends admission of appropriate candidates to the Physician Assistant
Education Program (PAEP). The PAEP Admissions Committee will make its recommendations to the PA
Program Committee, who in turn will then notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) of its
recommendations.
Appeals Committee
This committee is under development.
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YEAR 2 LEARNERS
PAEP 7202 Family Medicine for Physician Assistants 8 weeks 6 credits
PAEP 7210 Clinical Internal Medicine for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7220 Clinical Surgery for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7230 Orthopedic & Sports Medicine for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7240 Clinical Pediatrics for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7250 Clinical Psychiatry for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7260 Community Health for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7270 Clinical Emergency Medicine for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7280 Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology for Physician Assistants 4 weeks 3 credits
PAEP 7290 Clinical Anesthesia for Physician Assistants 2 weeks 1.5 credits
PAEP 7204 Clinical Electives for Physician Assistants I 2 weeks 1.5 credits
PAEP 7206 Clinical Electives for Physician Assistants II 2 weeks 1.5 credits
PAEP 7300 Year Two Comprehensive Assessment of Clinical Skills (CACS) nil credit
PAEP 7350 Year Two Capstone Project nil credit
Note: Core rotations are situated within the province of Manitoba while electives may be completed
within any institution affiliated with a recognized Physician Assistant Program. Some core rotations are
conducted outside the Winnipeg for all learners E.g. the Pediatrics rotation currently includes a 2 week
block in Thompson Other rotations such as Family Medicine have options in Winnipeg, Portage, and
sites in the Parkland Region. Learners are advised to expect that they will spend a minimum of 4 weeks
of Family Medicine in a rural area 100 kilometers or more from Winnipeg.
When students are sent to rural areas for mandatory core rotations, the PAEP will cover housing for the
student at a location arranged by the Program. Some housing arrangements may be shared rooms in a
house. If accommodations are unsuitable for any reason (e.g accommodation for families) students can
make their own separate arrangements, and cover any expense above and beyond the cost of the PAEP‐
sponsored accommodation. The PAEP will also fund travel to and from core rotations more than 100
kilometers outside Winnipeg. Automobile travel will be reimbursed at the standard University rate per
kilometer; air travel arranged by the Program will be funded by the PAEP.
Clinical Logging
During Year 2, each student will be provided a Clinical Logbook in which to record clinical exposures.
Completion of this logbook is mandatory and is important for both student education and Program
evaluation. The logbooks will be used by rotation preceptors in part to complete the student’s PA In‐
Training Evaluation Report. Logbooks will also be reviewed with faculty advisors during academic days
and by the Progress Committee at the end of the clinical year.
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Academic Days
During the clinical year, learners will periodically return to the Bannatyne campus for academic days and
half‐days. Academic days will consist of a variety of activities including academic sessions, workshops,
advisor meetings, capstone project presentations, and observed histories and physicals.
Capstone Project
During Year 2 of the Program, each student will present a capstone project, which may take one of
several formats outlined by the Program and chosen by the student in consultation with Program
faculty. The deadline for submission of capstone projects, which include both a written and an oral
presentation component, will be in early Spring of the clinical year. Projects will be presented to fellow
students and Program faculty during academic days later in the clinical year. For more information on
the capstone project, please see Appendix C.
Evaluation
Academic Standards
General information on satisfactory academic performance is outlined in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
regulations at the following web address:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/admin/532.htm
The PAEP supplementary regulations are currently being considered for approval through the Faculty of
Graduate Studies. Once formally endorsed by the University these regulations will be added as an
Appendix.
In accordance with Faculty of Graduate Studies policy as outlined in the Graduate Calendar, a minimum
grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+ must be maintained for continuance in the Master's
program. Students who fail to maintain this standing will be required to withdraw unless the Dean of
Graduate Studies approves a remedial recommendation from the PAEP Progress Committee. Progress
Committee recommendations may include sitting for supplemental exams, repeating clinical rotations,
or other forms of remediation as appropriate. Failure of any prescribed remediation will result in the
student’s being required to withdraw from the Program.
PA learners are required to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in areas not related to
performance in courses, such as attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars and laboratories,
and progress in research. Learners who fail to maintain satisfactory performance may be required to
withdraw on the recommendation of the PAEP Program Committee to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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Year 1
Course Performance
Students receiving a grade of C or lower in 6 credit hours or less of coursework may, at the
recommendation of the Progress Committee, be permitted to write one supplemental exam in each
course for which a grade of C or lower is obtained. Students receiving a grade of C or lower on a
supplemental exam will be required to withdraw from the PAEP.
Year One Comprehensive Didactic Exam (CDE)
At the conclusion of the first year of study, PAEP learners are required to pass the “Year I
Comprehensive Examination.” The Examination is graded as pass / fail. Failing grades will be referred to
the Progress Committee for remediation.
Year 2
Clinical evaluation consists of three components: preceptors will all participate in completing the PA‐
ITERS. Some of you will also participate in the mini‐CEX evaluations, about which you will receive
information under separate cover. Observed H & Ps occur during academic full days and are
administered by the PAEP. Preceptors may be recruited to assist in these assessments depending on
need and preceptor availability.
Physician Assistant In Training Evaluation Report (PA‐ITER)
PA‐ITERs are the clinical performance evaluations filled out by preceptors at the mid‐point and end of
each clinical rotation. PA‐ITERs assess Can MEDS competencies in all areas. At the completion of each
clinical rotation, all students are expected to attain a satisfactory PA‐ITER as determined by the rotation
clinical preceptor(s) and submitted to the PAEP. For a copy of the PA‐ITER, see Appendix D.
Students who obtain an unsatisfactory PA‐ITER in 6 credit hours or less of clinical rotation time (a 4 week
rotation is 3 credit hours) may be permitted, at the discretion of the PAEP Progress Committee, to
complete some form of remediation determined by the PAEP Progress Committee.
Students receiving unsatisfactory PA‐ITERs in more than 6 credit hours of clinical rotations will be
required to withdraw from the PAEP.
Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercises (Mini‐CEX)
In these exercises, a clinical preceptor evaluates the student’s performance in a 15 to 20 minute clinical
encounter with a patient. This exercise is designed to focus on one predetermined component of the
patient encounter, such as history taking, physical exam skills, or patient education. The patient
encounter is followed immediately by 10 to 15 minutes of feedback from the preceptor. Further details
on the mini‐CEX will be added as supplemental pages before rotations commence. For a copy of a mini‐
CEX evaluation form, see Appendix D.
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Observed Histories and Physicals (H&Ps)
Students will return to the Bannatyne campus for academic days at the end of each 4 week clinical
rotation block. During these academic days, activities will include conducting comprehensive histories
and physical exams under the observation of PA and medical faculty. Each student will complete a
minimum of 12 observed H & Ps during the clinical year. Six will be for formative purposes and during
the latter half of the year, 6 core observed histories and physicals will count towards the final
comprehensive assessment. For a copy of the Clinical Skills Feedback Form, see Appendix D.
Comprehensive Assessment of Clinical Skills (CACS)
At the end of Year 2, PA Faculty will compile a summative evaluation of each student’s clinical
performance, called the Comprehensive Assessment of Clinical Skills (CACS) based on review of PA‐
ITERs, mini‐CEX evaluations, and observed histories and physical exams.
The CACS will be graded on a pass/fail basis by consensus of the PAEP Program Director, Medical
Director, and PAEP faculty after review of performance on all three components of the clinical year. If,
upon review of all evaluation modes, significant concerns regarding performance in one or more areas
(clinical skills, medical knowledge, communication skills, professionalism, etc.) exist, the matter will be
forwarded to the PAEP Progress Committee for review and to determine whether appropriate
remediation can be prescribed.
Should the PAEP Program Committee determine that a student’s unsatisfactory performance in clinical
work is not remediable, (in cases of gross violations of professional ethics, for example) the student will
be required to withdraw from the PAEP.
Capstone Project
The capstone project is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Projects deemed unsatisfactory by Program
faculty may be revised and resubmitted once. Projects deemed unsatisfactory after one resubmission
will result in the student’s being required to withdraw from the PAEP. For a copy of the Capstone
Project Evaluation form, see Appendix D.
Attendance
Year 1
Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of didactic lectures per month. Students who fail to
maintain satisfactory attendance may be required to withdraw on the recommendation of the PAEP
Progress Committee.
Unexcused absence from any year one component involving contact with patients or simulated patients
will be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the PAEP Progress Committee.
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Year 2
Unexcused absences in the clinical year are unacceptable and will be considered by the PAEP Progress
Committee during quarterly reviews of student progress. As clinical exposures are a crucial part of the
PA student’s education, students missing more than 1 day of a 2 week clinical rotation, 2 days of a 4
week rotation, or 4 days of an 8 week rotation will be required to make up additional missed days, even
in cases where the absences are excused.
If an absence is unavoidable, it is mandatory that learners notify both the PAEP office and the
appropriate departmental coordinator/program assistant prior to their absence. Please see individual
rotation information sheets for procedures for being excused from rotation time due to illness or
emergency. (This may require waking up at 6:00 a.m. to leave a voicemail message if necessary.)
Depending on the length of the absence, a doctor’s certificate may be required. Students in the clinical
year are permitted up to two working days per year away from clinical and academic responsibilities to
attend professional conferences.
In the event of a leave of absence due to matters unrelated to performance (e.g. illness, maternity
leave) elective time may, at the discretion of the Progress Committee, be utilized to appropriately
compensate for missed core rotation time.
Attendance at academic days is mandatory unless excused by the Clinical Coordinator or Medical
Director of the PAEP. A minimum of 80% attendance is expected for successful completion of this year.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism or any other form of cheating in assignments or examinations is subject to serious academic
penalty as per the University of Manitoba policy of academic integrity. (Section 7 of the General
Academic Regulations and Requirements)
http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/calendar08/regulations/plagiarism.asp
Policies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar contains important policy and other information that pertains
to students in the PAEP. Please refer to the appropriate sections (noted) of the Graduate Calendar for
policies in the following areas:
Policy on the Responsibilities of Academic Staff With Regard to Students (Part One, Section 1)
Policy on Respectful Work and Learning Environment (Part One, Section 2)
Accessibility Policy for Students (Part One, Section 3)
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Disclosure and Security of Student Academic Records (Part One, Section 4)
Language Usage Guidelines (Part One, Section 5)
Conflict of Interest Between Evaluators and Students Due to Close Personal Relationships (Part One,
Section 6)
Other Policies of Interest to Students (Part One, Section 7)
‐Campus alcohol policy
‐HIV/AIDS policy
‐Parking Regulations
Student Discipline Bylaw (Part Two, Section 1)
Inappropriate and Disruptive Student Behaviour (Part Two, Section 2)
Hold Status (Part Two, Section 3)
Immunizations – PAEP students participate in the Bannatyne campus Immune Status Program. For
information on this Program, please see the following link:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/education/undergraduate/immunestatus.html
Professionalism – The Faculty of Medicine is currently revising its guidelines regarding professional
behavior. This policy, once formalized, will be added to the Handbook as a Supplement.
Technical Standards – Please see the following link for the Faculty of Medicine’s Essential Skills and
Abilities and Accommodation document (pp105‐112):
http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/media/senagenda_may2009.pdf
Student Services and Resources
Safety and Security
Security Service Officers are on duty 24 hours a day every day of the year. In the case of an emergency,
you are advised to contact Security Services immediately by dialing 555 from any 474, 480, 789, 975,
977 University exchange or #555 from any MTS or Rogers cell phone, and if you have access to the
University telephone system call 474‐9312 or 474‐9341.
The Safewalk Program provides a student patrol member or a Security Services Officer at night to
accompany you to your destination. The parameters at Bannatyne Campus are William–Notre Dame and
Sherbrook–Tecumseh. Call 789‐3330.
Code Blue Emergency Call Stations are located at strategic outdoor sites on campus. When activated,
they alert everyone nearby of an emergency with a blue flashing light and provide two‐way
communication with Security Services. For additional information, contact the Bannatyne Campus
Security Services ‐ Room S105 Medical Services Building ‐ 789‐3330.
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Fire Regulations
All University Buildings at the Bannatyne Campus have a fire alarm system.
A Fire Safety Plan written for students and staff at the Bannatyne Campus is available at
http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/ehso/media/FireSafetyPlanBann.pdf
In the event of an emergency in a University building, one should dial “555” to get the Campus Police
and “4911” (“4” to get the outside line) to connect to Emergency Medical Services or “#555” from MTS
or Rogers cell phone.
WHEN THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS
Intermittent Bells
If you are in Dentistry, Pathology (where OPAS is located), Medical Rehabilitation, Old Basic Sciences,
Medical Services or Chown Buildings, intermittent bells signify a fire alarm condition in an adjoining
building. Cease all operations and await further instructions from the Building‘s Chief Fire Warden or
Fire Warden. If you are in the Brodie Centre, intermittent bells signify a fire alarm condition in the
building. If you know the origin of the alarm and you know it is false, cease all operations and await
further instructions from the Building‘s Chief Fire Warden or Fire Warden. If you do not know the origin
of the alarm, evacuate the building following the evacuation procedures for the building.
Continuous Bells
If the fire alarm bells produce a continuous sound, evacuate the building immediately following the
evacuation procedure for the building. If a fire bell rings while you are in the Rehabilitation Hospital, you
are no longer required to evacuate. Reassure patients, visitors and students and listen to the paging
system to determine the location of the alarm.
Close all doors and leave all lights on. Do not use elevator.
RED Emergency Phones—Bannatyne Campus
Emergency phones are located in: Neil John Maclean Library, 2nd Level, Brodie Centre
‐North of the Library stacks
‐East side middle of the stacks
‐Middle aisle of stacks
Medical Services Building located by room #S105A
Basic Medical Sciences Building, 1st floor, North side by passenger elevators
Chown Building, 753 McDermot, North Entrance Lobby
Dentistry Building, 1st floor by passenger elevator
Pathology Building close to room #P006
Brodie Building adjacent north of the hallway of Room #140 (U of M Bookstore)
Brodie Centre, Basement area across from the tri‐elevators
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Student Identification
In order to assist faculty members and support staff in identifying each student, photographs are taken
by U of M Imaging Services at a time arranged by the PAEP main office. Student photos will be sent to
clinical rotation preceptors during Year Two of the Program.
ID badges are required by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority for use during all clinical/fieldwork
education. In addition, the PAEP provides magnetic name tags to all learners. These must be clearly
visible and worn at all times during all PAEP educational activities.
Lost or misplaced name tags may be replaced through the PAEP main office at a charge of $10.00 to the
learner.
Student ID / Access Cards
U of M IDs will be provided during Year 1 orientation. Access will be provided in the following areas on a
24 hour basis:
the 24 Hour Computer Lab, 280 Brodie Centre
the interior door to the Student Lounge & Games Rooms, 1st Floor Brodie Centre
the Student Locker Room, 727 Brodie Centre
the exterior door located at 150 Brodie Centre (hallway beside the Bookstore)
the exterior door to Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue
the exterior door at 730 William (Basic Medical Sciences Bldg)
the exterior door at 771 McDermot Avenue (School of Medical Rehabilitation)
the exterior door on the first floor on Bannatyne by Shipping & Receiving
the exterior door to the Dentistry Building, 790 Bannatyne Avenue
if classrooms requiring card access are utilized, access will be arranged at that time
Card Access Protocol for Students
Student ID cards must be activated by Colin Wootton, Card Access Coordinator, 789‐3649, S013 Medical
Services Bldg. Hours for card activation are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 9:45am, 10:00am – 12:00pm,
12:30–2:30pm and 2:45pm ‐ 4:00 pm, Monday. Please contact him directly to make an appointment
during the first few weeks of Semester 1. Activation takes approximately 10 minutes per card.
Note: All entries using an ID Card may be recorded electronically. Reports will be available to the PAEP if
requested. Any misuse of ID Access cards will be reviewed by the PAEP Administration and dealt with in
an appropriate manner.
Any evidence of breach of security should be reported immediately to Security Services at 789‐3330.
Lost Card: Report lost or misplaced ID cards immediately to the Physician Assistant Education Office to
have the card de‐activated.
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The loss of your student ID card should be reported immediately to both the Neil John Maclean Library
and the ID Centre. For more information, contact Security, located at S105 Med Services Building, 789‐
3330 and the ID Centre 400 University Centre, 474‐9423, or visit their web site at
www.umanitoba.ca/students/records
Financial Aid & Awards
General information on the following Funding and Awards can be found on the Faculty of Graduate
Studies website at http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/index.html:
External granting agency fellowships
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) – see Appendix E for Terms of Reference
Manitoba Graduate Scholarships for Master’s Students (MGS)
Faculty/Departmental Bursary/Scholarship/Award
Research and Teaching Assistantship Opportunities
Canadian Federal, Provincial and Territorial Government Loans/Bursaries
PAEP students may also apply for the Walker Wood Foundation Bursary through the Financial Aid &
Awards Office at http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/. This Bursary will be awarded to 3 students
during the 09 / 10 academic year who have high academic standing, demonstrate leadership qualities
and who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Library and Computer Labs
Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
The Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library (NJMHSL), located on the second floor of the Brodie
Centre at the Bannatyne Campus, is the major resource library for clinical medicine, biomedical sciences,
dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, rehabilitation, hospital administration, Aboriginal health and
consumer health.
The NJMHSL has over 200,000 volumes comprised of print, audiovisual and computer‐based media, as
well as more than 1,200 current journal titles and approximately 3,400 electronic journals and over 70
rehabilitation assessment tools.
New journals are located on the 1st floor (200 level) in the Dr. Robert E. Beamish Reading Area and new
books are located adjacent to the Information Centre. Dental journals, consumer health information,
reference, and reserve materials are also on the 200 level. Books, journals and the Aboriginal health
collection are located on the 300 level. The journals are shelved in alphabetical order; the books by
National Library of Medicine call numbers.
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A listing of the library’s on‐line resources and services can be found at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/health
Faculty, staff and students of the University of Manitoba may borrow library materials on presentation
of a valid U of M photo Identification card. Staff and students of the HSC can apply to have a library card
by presenting their photo Identification to circulation staff. Library cards can be renewed at any U of M
library. Books may be borrowed for 14 days, journals for 7, and most items can be renewed up to three
times. Materials located at Fort Garry Libraries may be requested through BISON and will be delivered to
the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library for pickup.
Computer Labs
General use computer labs are located in the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library during regular
library hours. Phone 789‐3464 to check availability of these computers.
A 24 Hour Computer Lab is located in 280 Brodie Centre. Card access is required.
Bookstore
The Health Sciences BookStore is a full service store and serves the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry,
the Schools of Dental Hygiene and Medical Rehabilitation, the entire Health Sciences community and
the general public. It stocks medical and allied health reference books in every health science specialty
as well as general reading, medical instruments, stethoscopes, office and stationery supplies,
sportswear, gifts and computer hardware, software and supplies. It is located on the main floor of
Brodie Centre at 727 McDermot and is open from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Parking
U of M parking is very limited on the Bannatyne Campus. Private residents in the area often post rental
notices on bulletin boards around campus, or students choose to park on distant streets and walk. In
addition, the Health Sciences Centre parkades may have spots for rent (contact Parking Operations at
the Health Sciences Centre at 787‐2715). For more information about U of M parking, contact Parking
Services at 474‐9483.
Parking After Hours in Lot E
Three‐month parking permits can be obtained, free of charge, for parking in Lot E on weekends,
holidays, and after 4:30 pm on weekdays. Students and staff with a valid U of M ID card can obtain a
three‐month parking permit through Security Services (Room S105, Medical Services Building).
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Permits must be clearly displayed, and be completely visible from the exterior of the vehicle at all times.
Parking is not permitted at any time in the following restricted areas:
1) No Parking areas
2) Loading zones
3) Marked fire lanes and driveways
4) Marked pedestrian areas
5) 24‐hour reserved zones
6) Accessible areas
7) Landscaped areas
8) Lot corners, aisles, and end of aisles
Expired permits may be subject to a financial penalty.
Note: Parking permits are valid for Lot E only and do not provide access to the Tecumseh Parkade.
A parking map is attached as Appendix F
Counselling Services
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs and Dr. Cornelia Van Ineveld, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Faculty of
Medicine, are responsible for academic advising, personal counselling, and student development.
Questions about career options and rules and regulations of the University can be addressed, as can
family, marital, or other personal issues, which affect your ability to learn. To book an appointment with
Dr. Van Ineveld, please call 789‐3495.
Counselling Services (Bannatyne Campus)
Professional counsellors‘ primary goal is to facilitate the personal, social, academic, and vocational
development of university students. To fulfill this role, the following programs and services are offered:
personal and career counselling, group counselling, referral and consultation, and specialty workshops.
Students interested in meeting with a counsellor at the Bannatyne Campus (S207 Medical Services
Building) may contact that office directly at 789‐3857, drop by during their office hours, or talk with a
receptionist at their Fort Garry office (474‐8592). Lunch hour and evening appointments are available.
For urgent concerns during regular working hours Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon–7:00
pm, (Summer Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 noon–5:00 pm), please contact 474‐
8592. Their services are strictly confidential. Whether you just want to talk something over, or you have
a serious concern, they are available.
Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling
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Counselling Service Contact Numbers (Bannatyne Campus, S207 Medical Services Building)
Prof. Gavriela Geller 474‐8620 Mondays
Prof. David Ness 474‐8619 Wednesdays
Prof. Kathryn Ritchot 474‐8618 Thursdays
Bannatyne Campus General Line: 789‐3857
Receptionist 474‐8592
Available for appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm. (Drop‐in
meetings when doors are opened.)
Student Mental Health Service
The Faculty of Medicine has a Student Mental Health Unit available to all students on the Bannatyne
Campus, their spouses and immediate family. Dr. Mark Prober and his residents provide prompt
consultation and treatment for any student experiencing emotional stress. You may reach him at 789‐
3328. This is a confidential service.
Office of Student Advocacy
This office provides information and assistance to students with respect to university policies and
procedures, complaints and mediation of grievances. The office is located at 519 University Centre or
call 474‐7423 or fax 474‐7567.
Web site: http://umanitoba.ca/student/advocay
Health Services
HEALTH SERVICES
Health information can be obtained from the Misericordia Urgent Care Centre located at 99 Cornish
Avenue (204) 788‐8188. Health services can also be obtained from any walk‐in clinic, public health nurse
(by appointment) in the rural provincial health units (by appointment only).
Medical Services
If you do not have a family physician, the Manitoba College of Family Physicians and Manitoba Health
have launched a new service called “The Family Doctor Connection Program” which provides an up‐to‐
date comprehensive list of Winnipeg family doctors accepting new patients. Call 786‐7111 Monday to
Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. You will be assisted personally and provided with the names and telephone
numbers of family physicians accepting new patients in your area of residence.
Manitoba College of Family Physicians‘ Web Site: http://www.mcfp.mb.ca
If you are currently a student at the U of M, you can be seen at:
University Health Service, Fort Garry Campus – 104 University Centre
September to April: Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 pm
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May to August: Monday to Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm, by appointment only (474‐8411)
Emergency treatment can be accommodated, but you must call the clinic first (474‐8411).
Community Health Clinics are located as follows:
Point Douglas area residents only:
601 Aikens Street
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm by appointment only (940‐2025)
River Heights area residents only:
385 River Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am–7:30 pm, by
appointment only (940‐2000)
If your postal code begins with R3A, R3B, or R3C, you can be seen at:
Health Action Centre – 425 Elgin Avenue
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am–6:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm, by appointments only (940‐1626)
Saturday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Dental Services
The Faculty of Dentistry will make appointments for cleaning teeth and dental repairs in their clinics. The
rates are low. If you need immediate attention (a toothache), contact the Clinic at 789‐3505.
Mailboxes & Lockers
Student mailboxes and lockers are located on the 2nd floor of Brodie Centre outside of the Dean of
Medicine office (260 Brodie). The PAEP Main office will provide keys for both at the beginning of Year 1
which you will keep throughout the program. If you forget your key for either one, the Dean’s Office
receptionist will open it for you for a charge of $2.00. Lost keys are replaced at a cost of $10.00.
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